Björkliden, Kiruna
Bjorkliden lies at 250 km / 155 mi inside the Arctic Circle. It's one of the world's northernmost ski resort where modern ski has been born.
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In Riksgränsen, mountains offer drop heights from 700 to 1000 m/2230 to 3280 ft while the Kebnekaise peaks reaches up to 1500 m/4921 ft. The spot offers an extended skiing season, from February to June, so don’t miss the opportunity to visit the place and boost your adrenaline level in a fully snow covered setting.
From mid-May, the lifts operate under the midnight sun. At Riksgränsen ski resort the lifts cannot hold you inside the pistes. There is a helicopter ready to take you to the nearby mountains, where you can reach them only by air.
The temperature until April is dropping below zero, reaching at -20°C/-4°F, with January and February being the coldest ones. So be prepared for extreme weather conditions. With a heli skiing area of more than 5000 km²/1930.5 mi² and more than 200 mountains, you will never get bored while challenging your limits can become a daily habit on the spot.
Bjorkliden lies at 250 km / 155 mi inside the Arctic Circle. It's one of the world's northernmost ski resort where modern ski has been born.
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Bjorkliden lies at 250 km/155 mi inside the Arctic Circle. It's one of the world's northernmost ski resort where modern ski has been born.
Bjorkliden lies at 250 km / 155 mi inside the Arctic Circle. It's one of the world's northernmost ski resort where modern ski has been born.
Bjorkliden lies at 250 km/155 mi inside the Arctic Circle. It's one of the world's northernmost ski resort where modern ski has been born.
Bjorkliden lies at 250 km/155 mi inside the Arctic Circle. It's one of the world's northernmost ski resort where modern ski has been born. Björkliden is the birthplace of modern skiing in the beginning of the last century, contributing to the ski sport history evolution. There are endless possibilities and many challenges in the resort and nearby area.
Bjorkliden lies at 250 km/155 mi inside the Arctic Circle. It's one of the world's northernmost ski resort where modern ski has been born.
Björkliden lies at 250 km/155 mi inside the Arctic Circle. It's one of the world's northernmost ski resort where modern ski has been born.
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